The UK is bracing for a second storm this weekend, as strong winds and heavy rain are expected to disrupt travel and cause further power cuts in the north.

Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is expected to bring heavy, frequent showers and winds potentially exceeding 80mph to northern parts of the UK.

Thousands of homes in the south-west of England have already been left without power after Storm Austen hit the region on Friday.

The Met Office has advised people to stay indoors as much as possible, and said the storm will bring danger to life from flying debris and crashing waves.

The forecaster has issued an amber alert, its second most severe weather warning, covering Scotland, the north of England down to Carlisle from 9pm Saturday to the same time on Sunday.…